Rathlin Island (Location)

Rare seabirds breed on Rathlin Island for first time in decades
The island is home to Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony.
The Independent UK
3 min read
Conservationists celebrate resurgence of corncrakes on Rathlin Island
RSPB NI said six calling male corncrakes have been recorded on the island, the highest number in recent memory.
Evening Standard
3 min read
‘It’s a monster task’: can culling ferrets and rats save one of the UK’s largest seabird colonies?
Puffins, Manx shearwaters and kittiwakes on Rathlin Island in Northern Ireland have been dying. Now islanders and experts think they have the solution
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Belfast DJs become force for nature with rave to save our birds
17 local and international DJs have signed up to perform at Dance for Nature later this year to help conservation projects
Belfast Live
4 min read
First puffins of season return to Rathlin Island
Rathlin Island hosts the distinctive sea birds from Easter every year.
The Independent UK
2 min read
Bird flu hits Rathlin Island with dead birds spotted at colony where famous puffins nest
"There have been suspected cases at the seabird colony next to the West Light Seabird Centre.."
Belfast Live
6 min read
Rathlin Island conservation efforts helping bring puffins and corncrakes back from the brink
Rathlin is home to one of the largest seabird colonies on these islands
Belfast Live
5 min read
Rathlin Islanders tell us how the peace, quiet and pace of life stole their hearts
"I used to come camping as a child for my holidays. That's about 30 years ago - 20 years married and I'm still here"
Belfast Live
6 min read
Puffins return to Rathlin Island
They come back each year to nest
Belfast Live
2 min read